When is the last time you spoke up at work? Do you share your ideas for improving communication in your department, respond to your manager’s email asking what training you would be interested in this year, or drop a possible solution to a frustrating workplace situation in the staff suggestion box?
Workplace dissatisfaction is common. Employee morale is falling. Employee turnover is high. Many people share workplace frustrations and potential solutions with their family and friends. Yet, they don’t use their voice at work. Instead, they put up with workplace drudgery or change jobs again in search of a rewarding experience.
Often, leaders who ask employees for their input and offer opportunities for team problem solving get few responses. If you wish to be heard and valued at work, amplify your voice.
Here are 5 ways you could speak up to improve the workplace experience for your colleagues, yourself, and the organization.
You have valuable ideas for improving the workplace experience and/or productivity in your organization. Which of the above ways will you use to put these ideas forward for consideration? What will you do this week to amplify your voice?